PROGRESS NOTE #3 March 2, 2018

IT'S HAPPENING!

The Benchmark Board of Trustees invites you to the  GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY for the Benchmark Innovation Space! Friday, March 16 9:00-10:00 AM

RSVP by March 12 to Louisa Hanshew, 610-565-3741 ext. 150 LouisaHanshew@BenchmarkSchool.org This state-of-the-art facility will provide an environment for the creative, hands-on, inquiry-based activities that will encourage our students to realize new strengths and unlock their potential.

The BPA is hosting a Parent Coffee in the Clemens Lobby of the A. Palmer West Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 16 from 7:45-9:00 AM. Stop by for a chance to chat with friends after drop-off and stay for the groundbreaking festivities!

Transforming the Perot Conference Room into the New Music Room

On Friday, February 16, we bid a fond farewell to the Perot Conference Room as tradesmen from W.S. Cumby Builders & Construction Managers worked through the weekend to begin its transformation into the new Music Room.

By Tuesday, February 20, the demolition was complete and fresh paint was being applied to all the walls. During the week of February 26, new carpeting and acoustic panels were installed.

View a time-lapse video of the demolition and construction of our new Music Room thus far.

Meet & Greet with the Design Build Team

On Friday, February 9, staff members and parents were invited to meet the Innovation Space Design Build Team (pictured). The team members were excited to share the plans for the project and answer questions. Over light refreshments, the early morning conversations were clearly ones of excitement and anticipation for the new project. (L to R, Benchmark Trustee Jim Viner; NorthStar Owner Representatives Patrick Lanni and Rosella Harvey, W.S. Cumby Builders & Construction Managers representatives Chris Harder, Jennifer Clay, Josh Robinson, and Craig Irvine.)

Be Part of this Exciting Time in Benchmark's History

Benchmark seeks to raise $2.0 million for the Innovation Space. We ask that each member of the Benchmark community make a meaningful commitment to this project. Gifts may be made in cash, stock, or appreciated assets, and can be made over a determined pledge period. Working together we can bring our plans quickly to completion and open our new, exciting facility to all of our students. Please contact Louisa Hanshew at 610-565-3741, ext.150, to inquire further.

We look forward to sending you updates about the progress of the Benchmark Innovation Space building project. If you have questions about the project, please contact Sara Hill , Benchmark Office Manager. To learn more about the Benchmark Innovation Space Project, please  click here .